Wiener Kriminalmuseum, Vienna
The Vienna Crime House is a must stop on a stay to the old city, as it is one of the most unusual places that could ever visit. It houses a set of displays that are totally devoted to some of the most famous crimes in Austrian history. In addition, you will see a historical breakdown of the use of capital punishment in the area here as well.
The location is built in the old Seifensiederhaus, which used to serve as a place to make soap in its past. It is also one of the older structures that still stand in the Second District. It has a history that dates all the way back to the attack by the Turkish Empire, when it was reconstructed in 1685.
Of the crimes that are documented here, perhaps the most fascinating are the stories of the famous murders. That records go all the way back to Medieval times. The organizational group has looked at evidence found in songs of the day, newspaper clippings, police reports, etc., to help bring about a real sense of what happened in the day.
You will learn about “murder most foul” from political coups, to death threats on the royal family, to real assassinations on political figures. Included also, though, are some of the developments of modern forensic science and police techniques that were used to solve the crimes.
The location is open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day. If you call ahead (+43 664 300 56 77), you can also get a guided tour of the facility.
The location is built in the old Seifensiederhaus, which used to serve as a place to make soap in its past. It is also one of the older structures that still stand in the Second District. It has a history that dates all the way back to the attack by the Turkish Empire, when it was reconstructed in 1685.
Of the crimes that are documented here, perhaps the most fascinating are the stories of the famous murders. That records go all the way back to Medieval times. The organizational group has looked at evidence found in songs of the day, newspaper clippings, police reports, etc., to help bring about a real sense of what happened in the day.
You will learn about “murder most foul” from political coups, to death threats on the royal family, to real assassinations on political figures. Included also, though, are some of the developments of modern forensic science and police techniques that were used to solve the crimes.
The location is open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day. If you call ahead (+43 664 300 56 77), you can also get a guided tour of the facility.
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Sight Name: Wiener Kriminalmuseum
Sight Location: Vienna, Austria (See walking tours in Vienna)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Vienna, Austria (See walking tours in Vienna)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
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At the heart of it all lies Saint Stephen's Square (Stephansplatz), a bustling hub surrounded by iconic landmarks and vibrant street life.
Mozarthaus, once home to the legendary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is a delightful stop for... view more
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Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
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